In the Heat of the Night UNIT OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL By John Ball S. Wilson – ENG 3C – 2010- 2011
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In the Heat of the Night
UNIT OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL
By John Ball
S. Wilson – ENG 3C – 2010-2011
Contents of Presentation
Goals of Unit
There are several topics that we will be focusing on during our study of In the Heat of the Night.
These topics will help you develop important skills that you will require in all subjects throughout high school, university and your career.
This unit will focus on…
Goals of UnitPlot, Setting & Character Development
What is
PLOT?
What is
PLOT?
The main events that make up the beginning, middle and end of a story. Understand WHAT HAPPENS in a story is crucial to figuring out WHY things happen.
The main events that make up the beginning, middle and end of a story. Understand WHAT HAPPENS in a story is crucial to figuring out WHY things happen.
What is
SETTING?What is
SETTING?Essentially the setting is WHERE and WHEN the story takes place. In the Heat of the Night uses the setting of Wells, North Carolina during a hot summer to tell a tale of racism and justice.
Essentially the setting is WHERE and WHEN the story takes place. In the Heat of the Night uses the setting of Wells, North Carolina during a hot summer to tell a tale of racism and justice.
What is CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT?
What is CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT?
As the characters develop we see changes that are reflections of the plot. As things happen they learn things and move on, hopefully keeping the reader’s interest in the process.
As the characters develop we see changes that are reflections of the plot. As things happen they learn things and move on, hopefully keeping the reader’s interest in the process.
Goals of UnitTheme, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking and History
What is
THEME?
What is
THEME?
Theme refers to the main idea and the purpose of the work. What is the novel trying to accomplish and/or teach the reader?
Theme refers to the main idea and the purpose of the work. What is the novel trying to accomplish and/or teach the reader?
Improve VOCABULARY!
Improve VOCABULARY!
In the Heat of the Night makes use of many words that you may not know. If you do not know the word you will not be able to understand the plot, setting, characters or theme. Therefore, this unit will focus on regular vocabulary improvement. Segregation, Stereotype… Words like that!
In the Heat of the Night makes use of many words that you may not know. If you do not know the word you will not be able to understand the plot, setting, characters or theme. Therefore, this unit will focus on regular vocabulary improvement. Segregation, Stereotype… Words like that!
Learn
HISTORY!Learn
HISTORY!
This novel makes mention of many historical aspects that require some knowledge in order for the novel to make complete sense. Therefore we will discuss some of the history within the novel before and during our study of In the Heat of the NIght
This novel makes mention of many historical aspects that require some knowledge in order for the novel to make complete sense. Therefore we will discuss some of the history within the novel before and during our study of In the Heat of the NIght
Think
CRITICALLY!
Think
CRITICALLY!
You will learn how to question why authors make decisions about the words they use, the decisions of the characters and the events of the plot and how these things tell the reader an important message.
You will learn how to question why authors make decisions about the words they use, the decisions of the characters and the events of the plot and how these things tell the reader an important message.
Introduction to the Novel
To help your understanding of the novel you will be first introduced to:
Characters Plot Events
ConflictThemes & Symbols
Background Information
Introduction to the NovelThe Main CharactersThe Main Characters
Introduction to the NovelPlot SequencePlot Sequence
Introduction to the NovelPlot SequencePlot Sequence
Introduction to the NovelPlot SequencePlot Sequence
Introduction to the NovelExploring Symbols
SYMBOL:A word or object that represents another word or object
…Be on the lookout for:
Small-Town Life
Night Imagery
What do these symbols represent!?
Introduction to the NovelBackground InformationBackground Information
In the Heat of the Night includes several references to historical events. Knowing some information about this events is important for understanding the novel.
Introduction to the NovelBackground InformationBackground Information
Southern United States
Until the 1970s, the southern United States was a harsh
place for black people
SEGREGATION:Separation of public areas based on colour (schools, restaurants, hospitals, etc.)
The “North” was seen as weak for allowing blacks to have rights
Many poor communities within the area
Lack of rights for black people
The novel takes place during the mid-1960s at a time when the government was attempting to provide the same rights for blacks and whites. Although progress was made in most of the country the American South protested these changes.
Introduction to the NovelBackground InformationBackground Information
Racism and Social Classes
Although slavery was abolished in the 1890s racism and discrimination were alive and well during the time of the novel.
The novel is based on many historical facts that help to drive the story, (and allow the readers to explore a sad time in American history) including:
Jim Crow Laws (1890s – 1960s)
Scottsboro Trials (1931)
Social Inequality (Forever)
Introduction to the NovelBackground InformationBackground Information
Social InequalityThe Endicotts
White folks of Wells (Wood, Gillespie)
The Purdy Family
Virgil Tibbs
Although Virgil Tibbs was a respected detective in California, in the eyes of the “upper class” within the American South he was the lowest of the low.
Things to Consider While Reading
The first time you read the novel should be to get a general idea of the setting,
characters, plot and themes. However, because this novel can be difficult you are provided with some things to think about
while reading that will help you understand the novel.
The first time you read the novel should be to get a general idea of the setting,
characters, plot and themes. However, because this novel can be difficult you are provided with some things to think about
while reading that will help you understand the novel.
Things to Consider While ReadingImportant QuotesImportant Quotes
As you read be on the lookout for these important quotes from the novel:
“They call me MISTER TIBBS!” -Virgil Tibbs
“They call me MISTER TIBBS!” -Virgil Tibbs “To Gillespie’s intense relief, he didn’t
smell. “
“To Gillespie’s intense relief, he didn’t
smell. “
“I haven’t finished my job. The world is full of a lot of people who never accomplished anything because they wouldn’t see it through. I have two things left to do here: to get you cleared and out of here, and to deliver a murderer to Gillespie. Then I can go home.” -Virgil Tibbs
“I haven’t finished my job. The world is full of a lot of people who never accomplished anything because they wouldn’t see it through. I have two things left to do here: to get you cleared and out of here, and to deliver a murderer to Gillespie. Then I can go home.” -Virgil Tibbs
“I got the motive which is money, and
the body which is dead.”
-C
hief Bill Gillespie
“I got the motive which is money, and
the body which is dead.”
-C
hief Bill Gillespie
Things to Consider While ReadingOther Stuff to RememberOther Stuff to Remember
As you read remember the following:
The novel is a murder-mystery. Clues are laid
out for the reader. What are these clues and
how do they help reveal the ending?The novel is a murder-mystery. Clues are laid
out for the reader. What are these clues and
how do they help reveal the ending?
The novel inspired a movie, which was followed by several
sequels featuring the Virgil Tibbs character.
This was also followed by a TV series called “In the Heat of
the Night”, which aired from 1988-1995.
The novel inspired a movie, which was followed by several
sequels featuring the Virgil Tibbs character.
This was also followed by a TV series called “In the Heat of
the Night”, which aired from 1988-1995.Other themes explored in the novel:
Teen pregnancy
Police Interrogation/Detective Work
Small Town Life
Other themes explored in the novel:
Teen pregnancy
Police Interrogation/Detective Work
Small Town Life What similarities might this novel have to
towns like Greenstone (either before or
in the present)?What similarities might this novel have to
towns like Greenstone (either before or
in the present)?
In the Heat of the NightBy John Ball
Presentation created by Mr. S. WilsonGeraldton Composite High School – Geraldton, Ontario
Presentation created by Mr. S. WilsonGeraldton Composite High School – Geraldton, Ontario
2010-2011
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